You never get what you deserve; only what you have the leverage to negotiate.

For me, Duke was personal. I hated Duke and I hated everything I felt Duke stood for. Schools like Duke didn’t recruit players like me. I felt like they only recruited players who were Uncle Toms.

I don't mind being a professional. As an athlete you are a role model, people are watching what you wear, listening to everything you say.

There's always going to be criticism when your name is Jalen. You have to wear a bulletproof vest and be ready for it.

The one thing about basketball is that it continues to evolve and I love it so much. It does so much for me in my life. I've played on every level and I've been fortunate enough to be around greatness on every level.

You never get what you deserve; only what you have the leverage to negotiate.

I remember draft night, I shook David Stern's hand while rocking a red suit with white pinstripes and red gators I've always been a trendsetter.